Looking for a freelance job that combines people skills with hands-on work? Self employment that’s rich in opportunity and possibility? A way to work both in and outside the home? Becoming a massage therapist could potentially be the answer to all these needs.
Licensing for Massage Therapists
Massage therapists are required to touch their clients. Many freelance workers will offer their services from the home, both the client’s residence and even their own. Professionals who have this hands-on job are required to get a license in their state of residence - and every state has somewhat different requirements.
To find out what sort of licensing needs must be met, check a state-by-state look-up to discover what it takes to start finding freelance jobs in this field.
Become a Massage Therapist
Even very intelligent and gifted professionals can’t simply decide to become massage therapists one day and start earning money. Special training is required to learn the techniques this career takes, but massage therapy schools and courses are widely available. There are lots of affordable programs out there for those who want to pursue this career path, financing plans and other resources that make it possible for anyone to start freelancing in this field. In many cases, massage therapy schools will offer career resources that even assist professionals in making money with their new careers.
Freelance Job Ideas for Massage Therapists
Earning money as a freelance massage therapist isn’t unlike freelancing in any other field. Self employment of all types, in fact, takes a lot of hard work. So what's needed to make this career choice work on a full-time basis?
- Marketing. First things first: get some clients. This is achieved through marketing massage services. Create a Web site, post ads online, establish a phone book listing…there are many ways to go about self-promoting services. Always include contact information, and use networking to find new contacts and job possibilities.
- Finding jobs. Freelance massage therapists might want to take matters into their own hands to find jobs. Why not approach hospitals and doctor’s offices which might recommend professionals for help in physical therapy? Why not look for work with day spas and other establishments which provide massages? There is a huge market for massage services, so make use of them all to earn money.
- Looking for work. Don’t just advertise services, actually search for jobs. Regularly check print and online classifieds to seek new freelance job opportunities and listings in massage therapy.
KC Morgan - KC Morgan has been the featured writer in Self-Employment since 2006, using personal experience to create guides to being self-employed.
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